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Can Altruism Help Us Through Hard Times?

Summary by Berkeley
Can helping others make us healthier? When scientists scanned the brains of people who donated money to charity, they found something surprising: Giving activated the same reward pathways as personal pleasures like food or music. But even more striking, the brain’s reward system responded more strongly to acts of generosity than to self-indulgence. The findings suggest that giving to others may not just feel good, but actually support our mental…
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Berkeley broke the news in on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
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